If you are one of the 22 million Americans that suffer from sleep apnea, it is likely that you own a CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) machine. CPAP therapy has positively impacted hundreds of thousands of patients who have experienced life-changing results as result of a better night's sleep.
If you have a CPAP machine, your sleep consultant has likely taught you how to use it. However, many people who own CPAP machines do not know how to properly care for their device. Some individuals who don't know who to clean their equipment properly are at risk for potential dangers such as:
Therefore, knowing exactly how and when to clean your CPAP machine is of the utmost importance for your health.
First and foremost, a CPAP machine owner must know the steps involved in completing a basic clean of the device. In order to properly disinfect the mechanism, you will need:
Once you acquire these items, follow these easy steps:
Ideally, these steps should be followed on a daily basis. Once a week, however, is the bare minimum that a CPAP user should go between cleanings.
If you happen to have more questions about the use, cleansing, or care of your CPAP machine, it is best to contact an expert for help right away. Taking matters into your own hands has the potential of damaging expensive and possibly irreplaceable equipment.
At the Anchorage Sleep Center, we have sleep specialists available on a daily basis who can answer your questions about your CPAP device. CPAP therapy is our most commonly prescribed method of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
By contacting us online or emailing us directly at info@ancsleep.com, we can put you in touch with an expert and answer any additional questions you may have about your CPAP machine.